Sentences with phrase «of sword action»

We were shown gameplay on land taking place in a jungle with plenty of sword action.

Not exact matches

It is not a sword driving private religious expression from the marketplace of ideas; rather, it is a shield, constraining the state to protect religiously motivated speech and action.

Islam is a fear based religion that converts by the sword and it's leaders the world over SAY NOTHING except when it is in support of such action.

In the final analysis, given that the pen is mightier than the sword, these utterances are the actions, that the masters of our new universe really should fear.

This information, of course, comes with its own double - edged sword: potentially, you learn about the underlying causes and this enables you to take action for future pregnancies or the testing doesn't end up helping to get you closer to any understanding of why you have experienced loss.

Recalling John Milius» 1982 hit Conan the Barbarian (another film that launched the cinematic action career of a then - little - known athlete named Arnold Schwarzenegger), the sword - and - sandal adventure raked in 36 million dollars on its opening weekend and stayed at the top of the box office in the weeks following its impressive debut.Though he would return to the ring for the remainder of 2002, it didn't take Johnson long to soften on the prospect of a return to the silver screen — and with the following year's The Rundown, he did just that.

A brilliant action adventure game, think of it as Gears of War but with Swords, Sorcery and Skeletons and you wont be far off the mark.

In a tradition going back almost to the birth of cinema, the Hong Kong film industry in particular has always had a major subgenre devoted to female action heroes, and now, thanks to various streaming services, there's a good cross-section of films featuring sword - wielding or gun - toting, kick - ass women available for American fans» viewing pleasure.

I've had my doubts about Machete, but with the stellar supporting cast of Cheech Marin, Robert De Niro, Jessica Alba and Michelle Rodriguez among others, paired with Seagal's bad - ass moves with the swords and Trejo's good one - liners, I think Sylvester Stallone might just have a rival here for the best over the top action movie of the year.

The way the game unfolds now is largely dependent on the player paying close attention to the conditions around them rather than dictating the flow of the game through their actions, a double - edged sword that will delight some players due to the realism and infuriate others who may find themselves having to re-evaluate their playing style to accommodate these changes.

Most times the dialogues are drowned by the sounds of gunfire and clash of swords, but then it is mostly action that too long - winded towards the end — that one has to be satisfied with.

Action sequences are reminiscent of Ridley Scott's swords and sandals epic Gladiator — a much better effort in every way — and are competently, if unspectacularly staged.

In Prince of Persia Newell displays a real flair for action, especially with the scenes involving sword fighting and knife throwing.

(And ladies, it is a great movie to watch with gentlemen because it has a lovely romantic side amidst all of the sword fighting and action.

As Run The Jewels pulses on the soundtrack, we also get new shots of the movie's cast — not just title character Chadwick Boseman, but also his friends and enemies — in action, facing off with swords, guns, and good - old mystically powered martial arts.

Extinction is a sword - slinging, monster - decapitating action game that does a decent job of getting the blood pumping and reflexes twitching.

The vulnerability makes every action sequence director James Mangold constructs thrilling because every swipe of a samurai sword or gunshot could be the end.

The outspoken young actress Maisie Williams has become one of the most riveting stars of «Game of Thrones», playing Arya Stark, the plucky survivor who isn't afraid of taking action with her sword.

Last week we were given a look at Princess Zelda in action, before that there was this 6 - minute gameplay video of Link, a another Master Sword video with clips of the previous one, and finally one starring Impa and her big sword.

«Game of Thrones» star Richard Madden has traded his sword for a glass slipper, joining the cast of Disney's live - action «Cinderella,» the studio announced Wednesday.

As expected from a Ridley Scott - directed sword / sandals epic based on the story of Moses leading 600,000 slaves out of Egypt, the trailer and footage teased killer action sequences and battle scenes, a cast of thousands which includes Sigourney Weaver, Ben Kingley, Joel Edgerton, Aaron Paul, John Turturro and some of history's earliest family drama between Moses and Rhamses (Edgerton).

The polarizing visionary always brings his colorful personality to all of his projects, whether it's a thriller («The Cell»), a swords - and - sandals action pic («Immortals»), or his adult fantasy masterpiece, «The Fall.»

King Hu rose to prominence in the 1960s and»70s as a superb director of wuxia films («A Touch of Zen»), a popular Chinese action genre of swords, sorcery and chivalrous heroes.

Of course, this little introduction might give you the impression that The Swords of Ditto is a grim affair, but this 2D - roguelike action - RPG is anything but seriouOf course, this little introduction might give you the impression that The Swords of Ditto is a grim affair, but this 2D - roguelike action - RPG is anything but seriouof Ditto is a grim affair, but this 2D - roguelike action - RPG is anything but serious.

In comparison with your average modern blockbuster, in which the story grinds to a halt every 15 minutes to make room for another eye - scorching set piece, there's very little action in the first Star Wars movie: an extended chase through the Death Star corridors, a perfunctory sword fight between two knightly codgers and a pair of space dogfights, and that's pretty much it.

Now after an even longer musical history of handling action films and trailer soundtracks form «Full Contact» to «Dishonored 2,» composer John R. Graham impressively carries on the saga's epic musical tradition with «Kingsglaive,» matching its astonishing mo - cap visuals with a score that captures both the characters» emotional stakes as well as the furiously drumming symphonic fury of its hellzapoppin mash - up of steampunk, sword and sorcery and giant monsters.

Both of the most recent Tsui films that I've seen, the kung fu whodunnit Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame and Flying Swords of Dragon Gate, his second remake of the 1967 King Hu film Dragon Gate Inn, which remains after 45 years one of great masterpieces of action cinema from anywhere in the world, feature extensive use of CGI, though both are significantly more grounded in reality than Zu Warriors.

* A dozen producer credits on the Warner Bros. sword - and - sandal action film 300: Rise of an Empire opening tomorrow.

Sucker Punch is a bloated, overblown and almost entirely senseless action film that has about the slightest of narrative pinning with which Snyder can sneak in another grandiose depiction of knife, sword, gun, plane and hand - to - hand combat using his live - action dolls and action figures to play with in the heavily green - screened CGI - scape.

However, Attack on Titan undoubtedly presented an interesting challenge, because their battle tested formula of one vs. one thousand action doesn't exactly translate to a series about people zipping around on pneumatic grappling hooks while battling giants with swords.

The absence of any truly shocking violence is a double - edged sword: it spares the viewer the intensity of watching children kill each other but it also lowers the stakes of the action (this is particularly true of the vicious Cornucopia sequence which degenerates into a hand - held blur).

Medieval Moves: Deadmund's Quest is a fantasy, action adventure game that is played with PlayStation Move that uses a unique set of motion control functionality, allowing players to seamlessly transition between throwing projectiles, sword fighting and archery for an intuitive and immersive gameplay experience.

It's well balanced, boasting a fast, nimble set of actions and moves with the sword that's balanced alongside decent defense thanks to the shield.

Another interesting tidbit she offered up was a hint at what kind of action we could expect, referencing that it would be similar in ways to the free - running chase sequence that kicked off Casino Royale but with swords.

The Warrior's Way (12/3) Western action fantasy, set in the Badlands, about a martial arts master (Jang Dong Ton) who emigrates from Asia to America to retire in peace, only to have to pick up his sword again to defend his adopted hometown and a beautiful local gal (Kate Bosworth) from the returning gang of marauders who had made her an orphan many moons ago.

The arms and shoulders have a ratcheting action so if you pose him to say grab his sword from over his shoulder, his arm will stay in place unlike some figures, which would easily move out of position.

In this version of Alexandre Dumas» action adventure tale, The Three Musketeers (Charlie Sheen, Kiefer Sutherland, and Oliver Platt) serve up plenty of sword play while thwarting the villainous Cardinal Richelieu (Tim Curry).

He is bloodthirsty, cruel, and remorseless — only displaying an ounce of personality in the brief glimpses of his face as he is in the process of swinging his sword toward a foe (Nispel's visual aesthetic of rapid cuts and handheld camera moves makes for disjointed action scenes, and it's close to intolerable watching through those worthless 3 - D glasses).

The young Conan (Leo Howard) learns the ways of the sword under the guidance of his father (Ron Perlman) after the boy proves himself in battle by single - handedly killing off a group of barbarians from an enemy tribe that ambush him in the woods — bringing back their decapitated heads to rub his actions in the faces of those who doubted him.

«300» also pioneered speed - ramping in bloody action flicks, something that has been imitated and copied to a fault by many other films, particularly the wash of sword - and - sandal movies we've seen so far in 2014.

True to its name, the action - RPG series is known for taking players on quests to battle giant monsters, and the action is as much about managing your resources as it is stabbing foes with the pointy end of your sword.

Director Scott and screenwriter Bian Helgelaland suppress a good deal of the merriment that most Robin Hood stories inject (they were called the «Merry Men», after all), to present more grit and violent action, where Robin is just as comfortable slashing men with swords or a punch to the gut as he is utilizing his archery skills and ability to gain the upper hand through trickery.

While Warner Bros. had dominated the period action / swashbuckler genre with their in - house star Errol Flynn in monster hits like Captain Blood and The Sea Hawk, Fox was taking modest pokes at the genre in non-oceanic outings like The Mark of Zorro — one of the best period action films of the forties, and arguably the pivotal film that made Fox chief Darryl Zanuck realize that film's star, Tyron Power, could move closer to boats, swords, and more bare - chested combat.

OPENING THIS WEEK Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun by Kam Williams For movies opening December 3, 2010 BIG BUDGET FILMS The Warrior's Way (R for graphic violence) Western action fantasy, set in the Badlands, about a martial arts master (Jang Dong Ton) who emigrates from Asia to America to retire in peace, only to have to pick up his sword again to defend his adopted hometown and a beautiful local gal (Kate Bosworth) from the returning gang of marauders who had made her an orphan many moons ago.

Makin» wookiee In comparison with your average modern blockbuster, in which the story grinds to a halt every 15 minutes to make room for another eye - scorching set piece, there's very little action in the first Star Wars movie: an extended chase through the Death Star corridors, a perfunctory sword fight between two knightly codgers and a pair of space dogfights, and that's pretty much it.

It works well the dialogue, the soaring through the sky, as well the action including the sword fights and all other aspects of swashbuckling.

Amazing action scenes with one of my favorite sword moves.

I like the designs of the characters and the yokai, but the illustrating and use of screen tone is haphazard, and sometimes what is supposed to be an action - packed sword, blood, and guts-fest turns out to be a grungy ink - smear.

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Russell is the international bestselling author of Fatal Exchange, a groundbreaking genre - blending thriller set against the counter-culture backdrop of New York's gritty underground, The Geronimo Breach, an action / intrigue / thriller set in Panama, the bestsellingZero Sum trilogy of Wall Street thrillers — Kotov Syndrome, Focal Point and Checkmate (which hit # 15 on Amazon's top 100 free books), The Delphi Chronicle trilogy (The Manuscript, The Tortoise & The Hare and Phoenix Rising), the epic assassination thriller King of Swords, and its prequel, Night of the Assassin, and The Voynich Cypher.